Global energy company BP is moving ahead with three ambitious renewable hydrogen projects in Australia, focusing on green hydrogen production. The projects include the Australian Renewable Energy Hub in Western Australia's Pilbara region, a 26-gigawatt development combining wind turbines, solar panels, green hydrogen, and green ammonia. BP is also proposing a 14-gigawatt wind and solar project in Geraldton for green hydrogen production, and the H2Kwinana project, a hydrogen hub at the former oil refinery site in Perth. Despite recent setbacks in the Australian hydrogen sector, including Origin Energy pulling out of a major hydrogen production venture and Woodside withdrawing an application for a project in Tasmania, BP remains optimistic about the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source. The company emphasizes hydrogen's role in decarbonizing industries like heavy manufacturing and minerals processing. While green hydrogen production is currently more expensive than grey hydrogen, BP stresses the importance of government support, access to renewable electricity, critical infrastructure, and securing customers to drive the growth of the Australian hydrogen industry. Orica's partnership with Origin Energy to develop the Hunter Valley hydrogen hub for ammonia production further highlights the industry's potential. Despite challenges, the Australian government's hydrogen incentives are expected to attract significant private investment in the sector. Energy Minister Chris Bowen sees government support as essential for the progression of hydrogen projects, while companies like Fortescue remain committed to commercializing green hydrogen technology across multiple projects globally.